Schools and Children’s Services Capital Programme – Appointment of Strategic Consultants

September 2, 2026 Cabinet Member for Children and Education (Cabinet member) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

The Cabinet Member for Growth and Planning re-designated the Marylebone Neighbourhood Forum for a further five years on 16 July 2026. The Director of Policy and Strategy was authorised to formally publish a designation notice.

The Cabinet Member for Value for Money and Finance approved the award of a works contract to Borras Construction Ltd for the refurbishment and new-build extension of Queen's Park Family Hub on 7 August 2026. The contract value is £3,688,228.99 excluding VAT.

The Executive Director of Regeneration, Economy and Planning executed warranties with the demolition contractor and subcontractors for Church Street Regeneration LLP on 2 July 2026. This action was taken to protect the interests of the Council and third parties involved in the development of Church Street Site A.

The Cabinet Member for Children and Education approved contract awards for strategic consultants for the Bi-borough Schools Capital Programme on September 2026. Contracts were awarded to AtkinsRealis UK Limited, Gardiner & Theobald LLP, and Pick Everard for initial two-year terms with options to extend.

The Executive Director of Finance and Resources approved a grant of £650,000 to North Paddington Food Bank to deliver the Westminster Crisis Payment Scheme during 2026/27 on 17 July 2026. A Grant Agreement between Westminster City Council and North Paddington Food Bank was also approved.

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Purpose

The Cabinet Member will consider the appointment of strategic consultants will provide specialist input across Schools and Children’s Services capital projects.

Decision

Summary of Decision: The Cabinet Member has approved the award of strategic consultancy contracts for the Bi-borough Schools Capital Programme to AtkinsRealis UK Limited, Gardiner & Theobald LLP and Pick Everard, alongside an inter-authority agreement enabling RBKC to access the contracts and delegated authority for contract management and extensions.

Reasons for Decision: The appointments will provide specialist architectural, project management and cost consultancy support across all stages of school capital projects, including SEND provision, while improving value for money through a coordinated programme approach that reduces the procurement burden, strengthens oversight and risk management, improves consistency, and enables better cost and programme control across Westminster and RBKC projects.

Supporting Documents

OFF26-97.pdf
OFF26-94.pdf
VFM26-08 CMR Ratings 16.6.2026.pdf
VFM26-10 CMR Contract Award - Queens Park Family Hub Construction.pdf
OFF26-94.pdf
CE26-02 CMR.pdf
OFF26-93-Crisis Fund Scheme Grant to North Paddington Food Bank.pdf
Cabinet Member Report -Marylebone Neighbourhood Forum Redesignation.pdf
OFF26-93-Crisis Fund Scheme Grant to North Paddington Food Bank.pdf

Details

ReferenceCall-ins0
OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date2 Sep 2026
Effective from10 Sep 2026
Subject to call-inYes